5 February 2012 Last updated at 09:57 ET

Ice warning to drivers in CumbriaSnow at Shap

Cumbria escapes the worst of the snow disruption, but motorists are warned to take care due to ice on the roads.

Lakes shops beat national trend

Retailers in south Cumbria buck the trend when it comes to empty shops on the high street, council figures reveal.

Charity to run leisure services

A charitable company is to take over the running of a Cumbrian council's leisure centres.

Richard Moss Article written by Richard Moss Richard Moss Political editor, North East & Cumbria

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